Greater KAZA Conservation Manager
Quick answer
The Nature Conservancy is hiring a senior Greater KAZA Conservation Manager based in Livingstone, Zambia, to lead strategic conservation, stakeholder relations, and protected area management across the KAZA landscape.
- Role
- Greater KAZA Conservation Manager
- Organization
- The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
- Location
- Livingstone, Zambia
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Greater KAZA Conservation Manager to facilitate and implement strategic conservation priorities in the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area. This role involves coordinating protected area management, advising on technical conservation mechanisms, and overseeing relationships with government, NGO, and community stakeholders. The manager will lead a team of staff and contribute to system-level impact in freshwater and terrestrial systems. The position is based in Livingstone, Zambia, and requires extensive experience in conservation practice and stakeholder management.
What you'll do
- Facilitate and implement strategic conservation priorities for freshwater and terrestrial systems.
- Oversee relationships with government, community, and NGO partners.
- Supervise a team of four or more staff members.
- Provide technical guidance on protected area expansion and management mechanisms.
- Identify donor prospects and write funding proposals to support conservation work.
What it takes
- BA/BS degree and 7+ years of experience in conservation practice.
- Proficiency in National Protected and Conserved Area Management legislation in the KAZA region.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, budget oversight, and staff supervision.
- Proven track record in fundraising, partnership development, and negotiation.
- Expertise in fine-scale conservation planning and biodiversity stewardship.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive and comprehensive benefits packages including health care, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, and an employee assistance program.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This role is based in Livingstone, Zambia, and may require work in variable weather and remote, difficult terrain.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting; TNC offers competitive benefits packages tailored to the country of employment.
What are the key qualifications required?
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of experience in conservation practice, including expertise in protected area management and partnership development.
How should I apply for this position?
Interested candidates should apply by logging into the TNC Jobs Hub on Workday; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Nature Conservancy (TNC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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